HEART LA is a small but mighty legal services provider led by BIPOC women who are from the communities they serve. We believe that every person & their pet deserves a sustainable and inclusive place to call home. Your donation helps us continue to provide free legal services to people with pets experiencing housing insecurity.

Direct Services & Resources

Free Legal Eviction Prevention
Template letters to landlords and health care providers for support animals
Connections to local partners providing pet resources (ie spay/neuter, food, supplies)

Education & Community Engagement

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING

Online staff trainings for advocates working with pets & their families
Scripts and templates for tenant defense documents
Technical support and customized assistance animal shelter staff, rescue organizations, animal care organizations, housing rights advocates, legal aid organizations, etc.
Resources and materials for staff and tenants, including Know Your Rights toolkits &FAQ's

OUTCOMES

Prevent housing displacement for clients with pets
Empower the animal rights sector with tools for housing security, minimizing inflow into shelters and rescue sites
Educate housing rights advocates in animal and pet-specific resources available to keep tenants in their homes

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Keeping People & Pets Together

Your pet should not be a barrier to staying in your home